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Enterovirus PCR

Ordering information:

Swab and CSF samples tested in house at BHH.

Alternate names:

Coxsackie virus PCR, Echovirus PCR, Enterovirus NAD, Poliovirus PCR

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

ENTPCR

Specimen types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Faeces
Blood
Swab
Fluid

Container types:

CSF
Faeces-plain pot
EDTA
Sterile Jar
Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

2-8^oC transport required for specimen.

Minimum Adult Volume:

0.3 mL

Notes:

Detects a wide range of echoviruses, coxsackie viruses A and B and enteroviruses 70 and 71.

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

2-3 days

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW